About the Family and Community Education Fund
Through contributions from participating local unions, the USW FCEF supports a wide range of educational and community activities for members, our families, and our neighbours and allies.
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Application for Project Funding
Contributing locals, develop project ideas and apply for funding! Contact us for help with your applications.
Tips for Applicants
Use these resources to help you write your application, make a budget and report on your project.
Join the Fund
Your local union can become a participating local union, and gain access to great programs.
Past Projects
Get inspired by seeing what USW local unions across the country have done with the help of the FCEF. We fund virtual programming too, so get creative!
Family Care Reimbursement Form
Get reimbursed for family care costs like babysitting incurred while attending authorized union events.
Project Ideas
Not sure where to start with your submission? Our project ideas might spark your local’s next FCEF application!
How to Add an Education Component to Your Project
We’ve created some educational activities that can be easily included in any project.
Application for Steelworker Summer
Each summer, a number of paid internships are available in some USW offices for the children or grandchildren of members and retired members of the United Steelworkers.
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New Project Templates for the Family and Community Education Fund
Project templates from the Family and Community Education Fund (FCEF) make planning and hosting Steelworker events easier!
FCEF Application Deadline Fast Approaching
The Family and Community Education Fund (FCEF) wants to fund your next membership engagement event. January 22, 2021, is our next project deadline for initiatives costing more than $5,000!
Child and Youth Education Content Creator – Due January 31, 2021
The USW, through its Family & Community Education Fund (FCEF), is seeking proposals from qualified applicants to develop age-appropriate educational activities for children up to 17 years old.
New FCEF Family Care Reimbursement Program
The USW’s Family & Community Education Fund (FCEF) has launched an important new family care reimbursement program.
